Customs Brokerage

Express Customs Broker is a company that provides various Canadian Customs Broker Services. They specialize in clearing cargo at all ports across Canada, including inland locations. Their services cover a wide range of transportation modes, including Trucks, Ocean vessels, Airplanes, and even Parcel shipments.

Truck Shipment

To clear a truck shipment with Express Customs Broker, a Canadian customs broker, the process is straightforward. All they require from you is a copy of the commercial invoice, also known as the bill of sale. This document provides accurate information about the imported products, including their type, composition, and purchase price.

The remaining information necessary for clearing your truck shipment will be obtained directly from the terminal. Once your truck approaches the border, your trucking company will send the bill of lading with PARS (Pre-Arrival Review System) information attached. The PARS info includes details such as the shipment’s weight, the port of crossing, the time of crossing, and the unique PARS number.

By receiving the commercial invoice and the PARS information, Express Customs Broker can effectively handle the customs clearance process for your truck shipment, ensuring compliance with Canadian customs regulations and facilitating the smooth flow of goods across the border.

Ocean Shipment

When it comes to clearing an ocean shipment with Express Customs Broker, a Canadian customs broker, the process is similar to that of a truck shipment. The primary information required from you is the commercial invoice or bill of sale.

For ocean shipments, the remaining essential information needed for clearance will be provided by your forwarder.

They will supply Express Customs Broker with the following:

1. Detailed Packing List: This list provides a comprehensive breakdown of the contents of your shipment, including the specific items and quantities.
2. Arrival Notice: This notice indicates the arrival of your ocean vessel at the designated port and provides important details regarding the shipment.
3. Manifest: The manifest is a document that lists all the goods onboard the vessel, specifying their nature, quantities, and other relevant information.

It’s important to note that clearing ocean shipments typically takes more time compared to other types of clearances. On average, there is a 48-hour delay between the arrival of the boat and the availability of goods for clearance. This delay is due to the need to unload the cargo from the ship and store it in a warehouse before it can be properly cleared by your Canadian customs broker.

Express Customs Broker understands the intricacies involved in clearing ocean shipments and works diligently to ensure a smooth and efficient process. By providing the necessary commercial invoice and collaborating with your forwarder, they strive to facilitate timely and compliant customs clearance for your ocean shipments.

Air Shipment

Clearing air cargo with Express Customs Broker, a Canadian customs broker, follows a similar process to clearing ocean cargo, but with a shorter timeframe. Air transport is known for its speed in delivering goods from one point to another, which means that the clearance process for air cargo is typically quicker.

To begin the clearance process, you need to provide Express Customs Broker with the commercial invoice or bill of sale, which contains the necessary information about your goods.

Once you have provided the commercial invoice, your forwarder will send Express Customs Broker the following documents:

1. Packing List: This List provides a detailed breakdown of the contents of your air cargo shipment, specifying the items and quantities included.
2. Airway Bill: This airway bill is a transportation document issued by the carrier or forwarder, serving as evidence of the contract between the shipper and the airline. It contains essential information about the shipment, such as the origin, destination, and tracking details.

Once Express Customs Broker has received both the commercial invoice and the required documents from your forwarder, and your air cargo has landed and been removed from the plane, they can proceed with submitting your shipment to customs for clearance.

Express Customs Broker understands the importance of swift customs clearance for air cargo shipments, leveraging the efficiency of air transport. By providing the necessary documentation and working in collaboration with your forwarder, Express Customs Broker strives to ensure a seamless and timely customs clearance process for your air cargo shipments.

Parcel/Courier Shipment

Clearing a parcel shipment with Express Customs Broker, a third-party broker, has become incredibly simple and convenient. To initiate the customs clearance process, all you need to do is contact your carrier (such as FedEx or UPS) and provide them with the tracking number of your parcel.

During the call with your carrier, request them to update the broker information to Express Customs Broker. Once this is done, the courier company will automatically forward all the necessary information to Express Customs Broker as soon as it becomes available. This information includes the commercial invoice, which is an essential document for customs clearance.

While the courier is expected to provide the necessary information, it is recommended that you also supply a copy of the commercial invoice to Express Customs Broker. This ensures that there is a backup in case the courier does not possess a copy of the invoice.

Express Customs Broker specializes in handling parcel shipments and has streamlined the process to make it hassle-free for you. By promptly updating the broker information and ensuring the availability of the commercial invoice, Express Customs Broker can efficiently clear your parcel shipment through customs.